Baker Street

Baker St Sliced Rye & Wheat Bread

Barcode 5027952012559

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Yes — Baker St Sliced Rye & Wheat Bread is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives: an acidity regulator (sodium acetate), a preservative (sorbic acid), and flavouring, which fall under NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

sourdough (rye flour, water)
OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
OK

rye flour

Finely milled flour produced from rye grains; a common cereal grain used in breads and baked goods.
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
OK

malted barley flour

Flour milled from malted barley, a basic cereal ingredient used in baking and brewing.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

acidity regulator (sodium acetate)
UPF

sorbic acid

Sorbic acid, a chemical preservative used to inhibit mold, yeast and fungi in foods.
OK

ascorbic acid (flour treatment agent)

Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) used as a dough conditioner to strengthen gluten structure in flour.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.

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Common questions about Baker St Sliced Rye & Wheat Bread

Is Baker St Sliced Rye & Wheat Bread ultra-processed?

Yes — Baker St Sliced Rye & Wheat Bread by Baker Street is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives: an acidity regulator (sodium acetate), a preservative (sorbic acid), and flavouring, which fall under NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Baker St Sliced Rye & Wheat Bread are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Baker St Sliced Rye & Wheat Bread as ultra-processed markers: sorbic acid, flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Baker St Sliced Rye & Wheat Bread?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Biona rye bread by Biona. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.